OUR Team

ABOUT ALEX

Alex is a life-long resident of Northwest Indiana and loves "The Region" as much as anyone can. He is a native of Crown Point and a graduate of Crown Point High School in 2013. He is a father, a husband, a christ-follower, an athlete, a son, a brother, and a friend. In his first two years as a real estate sales professional, Alex became one of the Top 50 Real Estate Agents in sales volume throughout all of Northwest Indiana at the age of twenty-two years old.

Alex is currently in his eighth year as a broker, and is the Team Leader of The Nickla Group, one of the Top Ten Real Estate Teams in all of Northwest Indiana. Alex has a burning desire to make change in the real estate industry and is passionate about doing what is best for his clients. Alex intends to continue growing his sales business, and ultimately has plans to grow The Nickla Group into Northwest Indiana's premier real estate sales team.

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Amanda Truby – REALTOR

Amanda was born and raised in Northwest Indiana. She resides in Hebron, and graduated from Boone Grove High School in 2016. During her time at Boone Grove, she excelled in her softball career, making friends that eventually turned into family. Amanda is currently in her first year as a Real Estate Sales Professional, but she…

Adrian Alvarez – REALTOR

Adrian is a realtor with The Nickla Group in Crown Point and was born and raised in East Chicago and now resides in Hammond. As a former college baseball athlete, Adrian learned how important discipline and hard work comes into play at a very early age. In 2019 he graduated from Purdue Northwest with a…

Taylor Escamilla

With a passion for service in the Northwest Indiana area, Taylor is ready to help with your home buying and selling needs! Since 2018 Taylor has been a proud member of a top 40 team in NWI; The Nickla Group at Realty Executives Premier.

Terry Taylor – REALTOR

Terry Taylor is a realtor at The Nickla Group, Realty Executives office located in downtown Crown Point. He strives to help clients through the purchase or sale of their home on a daily basis. He believes that his job is about more than just closing on a property; it’s about helping people find homes they…

Tara Zlotkowski – REALTOR

My name is Tara Zlotkowski. The values and drive that fuel my passion for this career have been a part of who I am since I was little. Growing up competitive and disciplined as a long time successful athlete fueled my desire and passion for working with others at an early age.

Brittany Zandstra – REALTOR

Brittany Zandstra is a realtor at The Nickla Group. She was born and raised in Northwest Indiana and attended Illiana Christian High School and Grand Valley State University where she graduated with a degree in finance. Brittany loves to work with people as they buy or sell their homes because it gives her the opportunity…

Troy Hill – REALTOR

Troy joined The Nickla Group as a realtor in 2020, after spending more than a decade exploring his passion for real estate through homeownership, rehab projects, and investing in rental properties. Now, he is looking forward to helping others accomplish their goals with real estate in the communities.

Christian Medina – REALTOR

Christian Medina is a veteran of the real estate industry. He has been a realtor since 2019 but he has been around real estate his whole life. Christian specializes in helping first time homebuyers purchase homes and negotiate prices. His friendly demeanor and expertise make him an excellent choice for all your real estate needs!

Alex Nickla – TEAM LEADER

Alex is currently in his sixth year as a broker, and is the Team Leader of The Nickla Group, one of the Top Ten Real Estate Teams in all of Northwest Indiana. In his first two years as a real estate sales professional, Alex became one of the Top 50 Real Estate Agents in sales…

Laura Kogut

Laura started her career in the financial services industry at Wayne Hummer Investments now formally a Wintrust Financial Company. Laura was invited into the partnership and held several executive roles including Chief Operating Officer, Chairman and CEO of a subsidiary company, a member of the Executive Committee and Strategic planning committee. After her successful career…

Gabe Corral – REALTOR

Gabe is our Sales Team Leader at TNG. Gabe has been in the sales industry for many years, and has achieved massive amounts of success. Gabe possesses an incredible worth ethic, strong values, and a bulletproof mindset. Gabe has decided to leave the current sales position he has to go full time into real estate.…

Lauren Stearns – REALTOR

Lauren will be joining The Nickla Group as our newest Real Estate Sales Professional and licensed Indiana realtor. Lauren has spent most of her life as a resident of The Region and is a graduate of Lake Central High School. Lauren will begin her first full time career as a member of TNG. She embodies…

Ashley Schroeder – REALTOR

Ashley Schroeder joined The Nickla Group with an extensive background in sales, after running and managing a sales team in the billboard advertising industry for the last seven years. Ashley brings along with her an incredible work ethic, sharp negotiation skills, and a strong desire to do what’s best for her clients. Northwest Indiana is…

Aleksandar Stojov – REALTOR

Aleksandar is a Crown Point native who’s spent his whole life in the Northwest Indiana area. After graduating from Crown Point High School in 2021, he stayed rooted in the community he knows best. Growing up playing competitive hockey, he learned the value of discipline, teamwork, and handling pressure confidently, which now shapes his approach…

Eric Miller – REALTOR

Eric Miller is a seasoned real estate investor with a strong foundation in business and client service, following a successful 19-year career in the insurance industry, where he owned and operated his own agency. After selling the agency, Eric transitioned full-time into real estate investing with a primary focus on buy-and-hold rental properties. A long-time…

Ivon Montano – REALTOR

Originally from the South Side of Chicago, Ivon has called Crown Point, IN home since 2021 and has embraced the community wholeheartedly. With a strong background in corporate management and customer service, Ivon brings professionalism, dedication, and a client-first approach to every real estate transaction. As a bilingual professional fluent in both English and Spanish,…

Shelby Jones

Shelby Jones is a Northwest Indiana native and Indiana University Bloomington graduate with a strong background in sales and customer service. Her experience has shaped her commitment to clear communication, strong relationships, and exceptional client care. In addition to real estate, Shelby is a licensed auctioneer specializing in fundraising, where she helps guide individuals and…